Section Pes 803.01 - Storage Requirements Dealers storing prohibited, prohibited-limited use and state restricted use pesticides shall comply with the following:
(a) Pesticides shall be stored in accordance with requirements and precautionary storage instructions contained on the product label;(b) Pesticide containers shall have legible labeling indicating the contents of the containers, pursuant to Pes 502.02 and Pes 504.01;(c) Pesticides and pesticide containers that have not been triple rinsed shall be stored in a separate room and in such a manner as to prevent contamination to food, feed, seed, livestock remedies, drugs, plants, and other products or materials from the volatilization of pesticides, the leakage or breakage of pesticide containers, or other causes;(d) Pesticide storage rooms shall be protected and locked in such a manner that they are not readily accessible to children and the general public;(e) The floor surface of the pesticide storage room shall be smooth and impervious, facilitating the complete recovery of spills. Floor surfaces may include, but are not limited to, sealed concrete and plastic. Earthen floors shall be prohibited for pesticide storage rooms;(f) The pesticide storage room shall be identified by legible signage clearly indicating that pesticides are in storage, as follows:(1) Sign(s) shall include the word "Warning," "Danger," or "Pesticides" followed by wording that indicates pesticides are in storage; and(2) Lettering of the words "Warning," "Danger," or "Pesticides shall be a minimum of one and 1/2 inches in height;(g) Pesticide storage room shall be vented to the outdoors;(h) Pesticides shall be stored in a dry place and in accordance with the temperature requirements on the label;(i) Pesticides shall be stored in tightly sealed containment free from leakage, corrosion, breaks, or tears. Containers used for pesticide storage and handling shall be of materials and construction compatible with the pesticide stored and the conditions of storage and maintained in a manner as to minimize the possibility of a spill. Defective containers, if not fully repaired, shall be destroyed or disposed of in accordance with Pes 801.04;(j) In conjunction with pesticide storage, ambulance and fire department phone numbers or the 911 number shall be displayed at a central location where all persons have access;(k) The local fire department shall be notified that pesticides are in storage;(l) Notification to the fire department shall include the following:(1) The general location of the storage room; and(2) General precautions as described on the labels of the pesticides in storage concerning the water solubility, the significance to methods of combating a fire and the possibility of reacting with fire suppression chemicals;(m) Pesticide storage rooms shall have sufficient lighting to allow the observation of containers and their labeling;(n) Storage of pesticides in bulk shall be in compliance with bulk storage rules under Pes 804;(o) Cabinets, storage bins, lockers, or similar type storage facilities shall be considered a storage room provided that: (1) If the single or aggregate area exceeds 15 cubic feet or 25,920 cubic inches, the facility shall be vented according to Pes 803.01(g); and(2) The storage facility complies with Pes 803.01(a)-(f), (h), (j), (k) - (r);(p) Floor drains not used in conjunction with catch basins shall be prohibited in pesticide storage rooms;(q) Pesticide storage room floors may be equipped with a catch basin as defined in Pes 802.02, provided that: (1) There are no pipes attached; and(2) It is constructed for complete recovery of a spill;(r) Areas used for storage of pesticides shall be maintained in a clean condition; and(s) At a minimum, spills and leaks shall be cleaned up within a one hour period of becoming aware of a spill, leak or discharge.N.H. Admin. Code § Pes 803.01
#5734, eff 11-5-93; ss by #6317, eff 8-13-96; ss by #7987, eff 1-3-04, EXPIRED: 1-3-12
New. #10489, INTERIM, eff 12-17-13, EXPIRES: 6-16-14
Amended byVolume XXXV Number 01, Filed January 8, 2015, Proposed by #10712, Effective 11/5/2014, Expires11/5/2024.